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Old Tubac Inn Tubac AZ
Barrio de Tubac Arizona
An ever-increasing array of options awaits diners in Tubac, but an old standard for a hearty meal is the Old Tubac Inn. You won't leave hungry. Owner Jim Lagattuta orchestrates a dining opportunity that reflects Southwest culture and cuisine.
"I myself have coined the phrase 'Sonoran Saloon Cuisine,'" Lagattuta said during a recent interview in the restaurant during a surprisingly busy rush. Surprising, because it was 3 p.m. and the outdoor and indoor dining areas were full - on a Wednesday.
Its location, dead-ahead of the main entrance of Tubac, makes it an easy target for tourists, but there were also a few locals mixed in. Most of them were getting take-out to hurry back to their shops with a late lunch.
Any smart tourist knows to follow the locals to discover the best of what a place has to offer.
The building that houses the Old Tubac Inn Restaurant and Saloon was built in 1958, and although a number of owners have passed through, it has always functioned as a bar/restaurant.
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